The nerdy stunt has been incorporated into a fictional job ad, for the newly available position of “Pokemon Master” at Google. Wannabe recruits can update their Google Maps app and then try to catch ’em all, so to speak.

Google catches Pokemon fans
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Google has caught out Pokemon fans with an epic April Fools prank, saying they will soon be hiring a Pokemon Master. Courtesy Google.

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01 Apr 2014

Entertainment

TOILET HUMOUR

You didn’t expect Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O to behave all morning, did you? The pair tried to pull a swifty on their audience by making them believe they’d accidentally changed stations.

Kyle and Jackie O’s Sydney radio station, Kiis FM, returned from an ad break at 7:15am to the sound of Jonesy and Amanda from stablemate WSFM.

Amanda Keller was telling a story about a woman who had a terrible bout of diarrhoea. She then asked people to call in with their own tales.

“When has your poo poo got you in trouble?” she asked.

Classy stuff.

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O.Source: News Corp Australia

BUUUURNED

More than 1000 parents of students at Castle Hill High School in Sydney received an alarming text message this morning, saying the school was closed because vandals had set it on fire.

That wasn’t strictly true.

The NSW Department of Education has confirmed the texts were sent. A corrective message was later sent to the parents, saying the report was wrong and the school was still open.

Local resident Karen Reus has told The Hills Shire Times she was not amused.

“Lots of friends, because of this, thought it was real,” she said. “Lots of students will be late for school today.”

The texts were sent to us by a reader.Source: Supplied

DRINKABLE VEGEMITE

It’s a dream come true for precisely no one. Vegemite in the form of an energy drink.

“Start your day with our NEW Vegemite iDRINK 2.1 energy drink! Will you swap your Vegemite toast for this when you’re on the go?” reads a post on the Vegemite Facebook page.

There is also this beautifully enticing image to go with it.

How refreshing does that look?Source: Supplied

SBW TO THE AFL?

Geoff Lemon has written a piece over at The Roar, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, claiming that code hopper Sonny Bill Williams is contemplating a switch to the AFL.

“The AFL’s poachers are gunning for their biggest trophy yet, with rugby union and league star Sonny Bill Williams offered a multimillion-dollar deal to commence after next year’s Rugby World Cup,” Lemon writes.

“While no deal was reached, Demetriou was able to make his pitch regarding a potential code swap, including the outline of an offer that could reach $3 million for a one-off trial season.”

The Empire Games?
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Gold Coast Bulletin Editor Cath Webber joins Sunrise to discuss new plans to change the name of the Commonwealth Games to the 'British Empire Games'. Courtesy Channel Seven.

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01 Apr 2014

Entertainment

OUTWIT, OUTPLAY, OUTLAST (BUT MAINLY OUTWIT)

A few Survivor junkies in the news.com.au office fell for this one, albeit briefly.

A blog devoted to the show has posted a story claiming that Survivor will open up casting to contestants from outside the United States.

“In news that is sure to make the large global fan base of the reality juggernaut over the moon, people from every single corner of the world will be able to apply for the show and have their longstanding dreams of being on Survivor met,” the story says.

Well played.

You wish, Survivor fans.Source: News Limited

THE CASE OF THE MISSING BRIDGE

This Photoshopped image comes to us via reader Michael Beckett on Facebook.

Where has the Sydney Harbour Bridge gone?

Credit: Michael BeckettSource: Supplied

RELEASE THE DRONES

Kogan has come up with an exciting alternative to the hyper-expensive National Broadband Network.

“Today, we are thrilled to unveil our latest innovation - the Kogan Drone Broadband Network (DBN) - a game changer that will use drones in the sky to deliver faster internet for all Australians,” Kogan says.

“Kogan’s DBN will rely solely on drones to deliver fast internet to data loving Aussies, who don’t want to spend more than five minutes waiting for House of Cards or Game of Thrones to download.”

Bathurst raced in reverse
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Mark Winterbottom speaks about the idea of a second Bathurst race for 2015 on April 1-5 which includes using Mount Panorama in reverse in this April Fools Prank. Courtesy: SpeedcafeTV

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01 Apr 2014

Sport

APRIL FOOL’S DAY, THE PIRATE WAY

File sharing website The Pirate Bay has celebrated April Fool’s Day by announcing the development of a device that could project movies and games into your mind.

“In co-operation with Russian, Israeli and Japanese neuroscientists, we are developing a device that will embrace your entire mind,” the announcement reads.

“Using a simple plug in into the brain, you will no longer be able to see and hear a movie, a game or whatever it is you want. You’ll be able to live it. Play the main character. Tweak any story in any way you want.”

Bloody pirates.Source: Supplied

BOLT TO HOST THE PROJECT?

Over at TV Tonight, David Knox is reporting that Andrew Bolt will replace Charlie Pickering as the host of The Project on Channel Ten.

“Ten declined to comment on the details, simply saying, ‘The Project is in the top 15 shows for 13-29 year olds. We are in this for the long haul.’”

This prank was clever enough to catch out some rather serious people, such as The Age’s state political reporter, Richard Willingham.

Optus introduces the Fidophone
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Ever wanted to talk to your dog? Well now you can with Optus' latest invention; The Fidophone. Courtesy Optus.

news.com.au

01 Apr 2014

Entertainment

PET-FI

Staying with the pet theme, internet service provider iiNet has come up with a spoof product called Pet-Fi. It’s like wi-fi, but there are animals involved. Fancy that.

“Powered by your pet’s kinetic energy, generated by movement, eliminating the need to charge batteries, Pet-Fi not only represents a revolution in connectivity but also an opportunity to save energy and reduce impact on the environment,” iiNet says.

Says chief executive officer Campbell Wilson: “we all love a good stretch during flight ... we’ll even cater to the Bikram enthusiasts by ramping up a small part of the cabin to 40.6C.”

Bet there were a few frequent flyers relieved to hear that was a joke.

Why wouldn’t you want to be on a long-haul flight in a sweaty cabin with strangers?Source: Supplied

FLOATING TRUCK

Holden Racing Team has concocted a wonderfully inventive little prank, claiming to have transported the V8 race cars of Garth Tander and James Courtney across the Bass Strait on a floating truck last night.

“The team averted disaster due to its Scania R620 V8 truck and B-double trailer being equipped with the new Aqua Pro flotation kit.

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